The 575M Maranello GTC is the racing version of the 575M, unveiled by Ferrari at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003. Following the successes of the 550-based race cars built by Prodrive, the factory wanted to offer customers an in-house car, developed with N Technology for the FIA GT Championship. The car was fitted with additional cooling ducts, a roll cage, carbon-fiber bodywork, a large fixed rear wing, and a six-speed sequential transmission from Xtrac, resulting in a dry weight of 2530 lb. It won only one race in its first season and one in 2004, was not as competitive as the Prodrive-built 550 GTS, and disappeared from racing by the end of 2005.
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A factory car for customer racing
Following the successes of the 550-based race cars built by Prodrive, Ferrari wanted to offer its customers an in-house racing car. In 2003, the factory announced the sale of several race cars based on the 575M and showcased them at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 575 GTC was developed in collaboration with N Technology, primarily for the FIA GT Championship.
Modifications
Additional cooling ducts were added at the front to cool the larger 6.0-liter V12. The car featured an integrated roll cage, a wider rear track, carbon-fiber body panels, a large fixed rear wing with a Gurney flap, as well as a front splitter and rear diffuser. A six-speed sequential gearbox from Xtrac, carbon racing seats, and Lexan windows rounded out the package; dry weight stood at 2530 lb.
Racing record
The 575 GTC competed primarily in the FIA GT Championship. It won only at Estoril in its debut season and once more in 2004. It could not match the Prodrive-built 550 GTS and disappeared from racing by the end of 2005. The model was built from 2003 to 2005.
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